Donations to fund Christmas trees for military families

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Nov 27, 2017 at 3:37 PMNov 27, 2017 at 3:37 PM

Mahoney’s Garden Centers are sending Christmas trees to military families as part of the Trees for Troops program.

Those interested in contributing can visit any Mahoney’s Garden Center location in Eastern Massachusetts to send support and purchase a Trees for Troops tree for $30. Special tree cards are available to write a note of thanks or holiday wishes to the family. Donations can also be made online at http://MahoneysGarden.com or by callingMahoney’s at 781-729-5900.

“Every year we hear wonderful stories from those who donate and from those that receive them, and it truly touches our hearts to be a part of this program,” said Lauri Mahoney.

After more than 10 years in the program, it’s become a part of Mahoney’s culture.

“Each year is just as humbling as the first,” said Mahoney. “It’s often about giving a family a Christmas tree that otherwise may not have had one.”

According to Mahoney, the Mahoney’s community donated 2,100 trees last year. They’re trying to beat that number to help as many families as they can. This year, Mahoney’s trees will be shipped to military bases in the northeast region.

The event ends in mid-December, when Mahoney’s will collect all of the notes, cut the special 6- -to 8-foot sheared balsam fir trees fresh from their farm in Nova Scotia, and prepare them for their journey. The Trees for Troops program, in coordination with FedEx, handles the rest.

In December, thousands of trees from all over the United States will be delivered to troops and families on over 65 military bases worldwide.